Financial Management

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Course Overview

This 5-day course is designed to give professionals a clear and practical understanding of financial management principles and their application in both public and private sector environments. Participants will learn how to interpret financial reports, plan budgets, manage costs, assess investment opportunities, and support strategic decision-making through financial insight.

Whether you're a department head, project manager, entrepreneur, or professional transitioning into a financial role, this course will give you the tools to make sound financial decisions and collaborate effectively with finance teams.

Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of financial management in business sustainability
Read, interpret, and apply financial statements for decision-making
Develop and manage budgets aligned with strategic goals
Control costs and manage cash flow effectively
Evaluate capital investments using financial techniques
Apply financial analysis to support strategic choices

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Financial Management

What is financial management?
Key financial roles and responsibilities
The link between strategy and finance
Financial goals: profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency

Day 2: Understanding Financial Statements

Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement
The accounting equation and accrual vs. cash basis
Interpreting financial ratios (liquidity, profitability, leverage)
Assessing organisational financial health

Day 3: Budgeting and Financial Planning

Purpose of budgeting in management
Budget types: incremental, zero-based, flexible
Forecasting income and expenditure
Variance analysis and corrective action planning

Day 4: Cost Control and Cash Flow Management

Types of costs and cost behaviours
Break-even and margin analysis
Managing cash flow for operational continuity
Tools and strategies to improve working capital

Day 5: Capital Investment and Strategic Finance

Evaluating investment options using NPV, IRR, Payback
Linking financial decisions to long-term goals
Risk, return, and decision-making under uncertainty
Integrating financial insight into organisational strategy

Schedule & Fees

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Financial Management

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date:30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025

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CPD Standards

Employees of professional or formally regulated bodies are generally expected to have CPD accredited training. This type of accreditation ensures that the training is knowledgeable, informed and constantly updated. It ensures our standards as a company are kept high and consistent.

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